New Times, New Hell

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Yu Zhengdu joined a small start-up company that claimed to offer “life management services”……as a programmer.

On his first day in office, he received a phone call from a stranger: “Hello, I received a text message from your company that informed me of my reincarnation tomorrow……”

Yu Zhengdu: “……??”

Shang Que, the beautiful little boss, said, “New employee, welcome to the Hell organisation in the human world. A thousand years ago, I was known to the human world as the Ghost King of Luofeng Mountain.”

Yu Zhengdu: “……??” From then on, he was incredibly distressed about the development of Hell.

Associated Names
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New Century, New Underworld
NTNH
Xīn shìjì, xīn míngjiè
Xīn shídài, xīn míngjiè
ศักราชใหม่ นรกยุคใหม่
新世纪,新冥界
新时代,新冥界
新时代,新地府
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04/22/23 Waxing Crescent c4
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acmangalover
acmangalover rated it
April 26, 2021
Status: Completed
It's super funny, I was silently cracking up while reading it during break at work!

I love their relationship too, it's super cute and funny.

Very interesting look into the afterlife. ≪3
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Rukz123
Rukz123 rated it
March 31, 2021
Status: Completed
I wanted to give around 4.5 to 4.7. It was a satisfying reading. All the supporting characters are very good and engaging. Especially various ghosts who are very loyal to both ML and MC. Unique plot I mean when you are trying to modernize the hell it becomes unique. Romance between zhengdu and shang que also somewhat unique and ML is very respective towards MC something I admire the most. He puts great trust in his lover over anything. Also the humor was really really good.

Sometimes I felt like author... more>> describe somethings little too much and same thing over few chapters. That's what I saw as a weakness. <<less
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nctzen
nctzen rated it
March 15, 2021
Status: Completed
A really enjoyable read with sufficient amount of romance and enough comedy to keep you entertained throughout the whole story. I really like how the MC and the ML fits each other like glove and both of them are great at what they do. Would have given this story a 4.5 because there is something in this story that I don't quite understand but even without it I was still able to enjoy the ride. Totally recommended.
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jaybirb
jaybirb rated it
March 13, 2021
Status: --
Loved this novel and the translation is brilliant as well. The story is steeped in reincarnation/supernatural mythology and religious lore, but executed in an incredibly funny, charming and interesting way. It's hilarious how the story will be scary one moment, and then transition seamlessly into comedy. As someone who is afraid to read horror novels, this type of writing suits me best. :D

The writer did an amazing job melding technology with supernatural. Some very clever and innovative moments here in the entire novel. It made the story even more interesting,... more>> in my opinion. I also love the 'episodic' nature of the novel, where they encounter and resolve individual cases as the story develops, but that there's also an interesting, overarching serious plot. There are also some really touching moments when the stories touch upon life/death/family, and I shed a tear at one point of the story.

The romance is also very, very adorable. I don't think I've encountered a MC and ML quite like these two. The ML is hilariously cute, which I think is a very funny take on what the usual cool, domineering CEO MLs (he only appears that way on the surface level but he's really not a cool, domineering CEO ML). The MC applies modern science to everything, but he's not at all a cold, logical machine type of character. He's funny and warm and easily goes with the flow, just that he'll also apply technology to influence how the flow goes. :P

I didn't find that there was too much face-slapping (one of the complaints). There's the occasional face-slapping but it's pretty light, mainly because the MC and ML have more important things to worry about! All these silly side characters bouncing around don't get that much attention because the main characters have important work to do to keep the reincarnation cycle going smoothly.

All in all, one of the best novels I've read. The translator should be highly praised as well. There were so much to explain and so many parts which I think must have been difficult to translate but the translator did an excellent job with the translation and with just the right amount of footnotes with explanations. <<less
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En-Jay99
En-Jay99 rated it
March 12, 2021
Status: Completed
Non-spoilery excerpt from Ch1 below. Hidden just in case

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"Un..... " Shang Que looked at Yu Zhengdu, thought about it for a bit, then shifted his computer screen towards him, "Why don't you repair a computer for me first?"

Yu Zhengdu, "..... "

He said without any expression on his face, "Boss, developers don't actually know how to repair computers."

Shang Que revealed a doubtful look. "They don't?"

Yu Zhengdu didn't hesitate. "No."

"What a pity." Shang Que's tone was filled with regret. His beautiful eyes blinked, then he complained, "I don't know why my computer lags all the time. I think the guy who sold me the computer tricked me."

Yu Zhengdu's gaze followed Shang Que's gesture and fell upon his computer screen, then he paused, "..... "

All he could see was how Shang Que's computer had several online games turned on at the same time, and it had lagged the interface to death. 0opeNr

Yu Zhengdu stood still for a minute, then wordlessly restarted the computer.

Shang Que, "..... "

Shang Que pretended as if nothing had happened. He leaned gracefully against the back of his chair and folded his hands in front of him. "Then, let's talk about your next job ba."

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Non-spoilery Excerpt from Ch2 below but still hidden just in case

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Yu Zhengdu looked at Shang Que's face, so beautiful that it didn't seem to belong to a mortal, and suddenly felt like this was all really absurd.

He thought that he should be afraid, but for some reason, he still had the energy to bargain. He asked, "Boss, can I quit?"

Shang Que stared at him silently. After a while, he said slowly, "You could have at first. We are a very humane company..... "

When Yu Zhengdu heard this capitalist that might be a ghost or some other monster say the word 'humane', the sense of absurdity that overwhelmed him felt even stronger.

Shang Que nodded as a matter of course and said seriously, "We are a proper company that has a file in the Industry and Commerce Bureau."

Yu Zhengdu flipped out.

Socialism is too f*cking amazing, even the ghosts are so hardcore.

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Light-hearted comedy with a softer but very unique romance. There are no filler chapters, the little plots are all tied together and much of the rest is for MC's growth and increasing capability of dealing with these ghostly matters. Full spread of fun characters and every chapter will make you smile. <<less
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Smtha
Smtha rated it
March 12, 2021
Status: Completed
This novel is amazing. I love how the author translating the world of the dead and the living and all the details of rituals and rites. It’s so informative because we also recognise and some, practice those. I love how the author combine the old world view and transform them or more specifically the traditional ways can be upgrade to keep up with the modern time. And it’s should be so.

But the most endearing are the cute cp. The ML aka ghost king are the cutest tsun tsun (and... more>> very petty too) around. Our MC is an op badass programmer with full head of hair! Every chapter was so cute and funny. The tsundare level of SQ is so over its give you a different kind of diabetes.. This novel is worth every minute to read! Thanks the translator for the wonderful translation, everything is top notch. Tq <<less
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Missah
Missah rated it
March 9, 2021
Status: Completed
Loved this novel. The only negatives are that it’s quite shounen ai, and it has already finished.
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Lemonteafox
Lemonteafox rated it
February 26, 2021
Status: c118
PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!! I made an account just to write a review for this novel, and I've read a ton of other books on here before. (This review may contain small spoilers, so if you don't want any spoilers at all, don't continue reading)

PLOT/WRITING: 5/5 This story is hilarious and so so funny! There are mini humorous plot twists everywhere where the plot develops in a completely and hilariously different way than expected because of how OP the ML and MC are. The OP ness doesn't affect or... more>> ruin the novel at all, and in my opinion it's one of the reasons why the novel is so good! The plot itself is really interesting, imagining a modern life with ghost and Chinese culture and how the MC uses modern technology with ghosts. There's a perfect mix of light-hearted moments with the occasional intense and moving scenes.

MC/ML RELATIONSHIP: 5/5. They are a true power couple, no one overpowers the other or tries to overpower the other. The relationship is built on mutual respect and love. The ML is a really powerful ghost king who is adorably in love with the MC, and the MC is a tech genius with many creative and brilliant ideas. They're both incredible at making money when they put the effort in. The MC and ML's relationship develops in a very realistic and endearing way with tons of sweet moments and slight jealousy from ML (but never in a toxic or mean way to the MC, in fact, even when the ML is in a bad mood and angry at the MC, he can't help but always give in and act nice the MC.) The ML would never do anything to hurt the MC, and the MC would never do anything to hurt the ML.

Spoiler

When the ML learned that the MC didn't like him back at one point, he didn't force the MC to like him and he didn't do anything bad to the MC. He was sad and acted a bit childish in saying that he didn't like the MC back either (but the MC could clearly tell that was a lie and the ML was just covering up). The ML is so adorable!!!

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Waiting for the two to get together wasn't too frustrating, as they acted in a mature way based on their own feelings. I'm especially really pleased about how the MC didn't just have a set mindset that he's straight, even though before meeting the ML he never had any gay tendencies before. Instead the MC genuinely took the time to examine his true feelings about how he felt for the ML, and discovered that he did indeed like the ML. There is no toxic-ness at all between the two and they care and love each other SO MUCH.

CHARACTERS: 5/5 The main character, Yu Zhengdu, and the main lead, Shang Que, are so well written. Shang Que the ML is such an adorable and slightly immature character when it comes to his crush on Yu Zhengdu. He's incredibly badass when he needs to be, but also a lazy video game addict. Yu Zhengdu is more rational and calm than Shang Que a lot of the time, sometimes the only rational mind in a world of craziness, but he's also really indulging of Shang Que and really amused and in love with him.

The side characters are also really memorable and I love them! Their interactions are so hilarious, especially around the MC and ML.

IN CONCLUSION, PLEASE READ THIS BOOK! My tastes usually lean more towards angst and tragedy, but the humor in this book and the sweet fluff interactions really got to me and I love this book so much now! :) <<less
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SayMrrp
SayMrrp rated it
February 17, 2021
Status: Completed
Wasn't expecting this to be so good! I was kinda eh at the beginning, but I grew to appreciate how dorky the ML is and how charming the MC is. Like, their personalities aren't the most exciting, but they feel real.

The worldbuilding is great~! It's a great supernatural/modern world novel, and I really liked how the author used technology with the supernatural aspects.

The faceslapping wasn't overdone either. Nothing really went wrong for the characters, but I appreciate that MC was clever and ML OP. They felt pretty equal.
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Mitche71
Mitche71
January 15, 2021
Status: --
Awesome story, funny, and engaging. Just wished the author expanded more on Peppa after the great battle. Good read nonetheless.
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Sugar77
Sugar77
November 7, 2020
Status:
I can’t say it enough, I’m in love with everyone from the ghost company and mc’s friends...

I like it so much, the plot, the MC and ml, the side characters, the romance.. they’re amazing???????

Sure mc’s op but, BUT, HIS PERSONALITY AND THE STORY IS JUST THAT DAMN GOOD THAT HIM BEING OP ACTUALLY IS THE DRIVING FORCE AND EXECUTED THE ARCS SO BEAUTIFULLY

The romance is yes slowburn, but their interactions are funny and so so friendly even from the beginning, and following even when it wasn’t even a bud, you... more>> can tell that somehow MC does have a soft spot for ML even tho he doesn’t realize it and the romance isnt even rushed?????? It just flows beautifully and brought you along (I mean... I’m out here squealing cus they b so cute even before they dated).
point is, this is DEFINITELY worth reading. <<less
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Likalily
Likalily rated it
October 4, 2020
Status: Completed
I finished reading last year but I forgot to rate it. Our MC is very funny, he connects the supernatural to scientific things. To be honest it is more like a slice of life story and very relaxed, conflict is quite common but I love stories like this. Our ML is (briefly, I forget), what is god? He's addicted to games hahaha.
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Zemmiaphobia
Zemmiaphobia rated it
September 10, 2020
Status: c111
I've seen a lot of novels try to combine science and magic but none as successfully as this one! Not only are the MC and ML super interesting and adorable, but this novel's worldbuilding is top tier!
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Svetlyak
Svetlyak rated it
September 6, 2020
Status: --
Overall a pretty solid novel. The romance is quite slow, but the ML isn't the typical boring iceberg because he is quite the frisky tsundere. The only reason I took off a star was the occasional over-exaggerated face-slapping and slightly confusing technology

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Understandably, this novel contain supernatural elements so science isn't exactly the prime driving force behind the plot, but sometimes the technology that MC invents doesn't make any sense. Apparently, with only modern programming skills and a mobile phone, the MC was able to create a program (on his phone!) that could scan a person to display their under-worldly energy. How does a normal phone detect under-worldly energy by scanning someone through the phone camera? How does that same phone then use the under-worldly energy to show you what the ghost looks like when you open the phone camera app? Nothing is explained. Yes, we all know that in a world filled with ghosts, we can't exactly expect a scientific explanation for everything, but that was just too nonsensical.

Additionally, the author (like many Chinese authors, so this review isn't actually only for this specific novel) fancies over-exaggerated face-slapping. It's done for comedic purposes, but sometimes it gets annoying when you realize that it doesn't fit the seriousness of the situation. For example, when MC and ML catches an evil Daoist practitioner who had engaged in practice that involved cutting a fetus out of its mother to make an evil spirit, the evil Daoist gets so scared of the ML that he decided to call the police on himself. When the police arrives, he's super thankful to the police and clings onto the officer and sobs. Now, this is just a no-go in my book, because instead of actually taking the situation seriously, the author decided to use it as a lighthearted banter.

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XxShining_HopexX
XxShining_HopexX rated it
July 11, 2020
Status: Completed
Love it, Peppa is so cute. ❤ Glad that MC didn't turn out to be some super powered person in his last life as is often a trope in these stories.

The way MC and ML got together was hilarious. Definitely a solid read.
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michaelz1981
michaelz1981 rated it
April 29, 2020
Status: c20
I hope that translation is complete very soon. Is a really enjoyble, light and comical novel. The Translations are also very weldone.
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thisworldofmine1
thisworldofmine1 rated it
April 26, 2020
Status: c122
Wah, it's better than I expected! I like that there's no CEO aloof type ML, he's not what he seems, so cute.
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ariatheredlady
ariatheredlady rated it
April 17, 2020
Status: c65
Pretty solid story so far. The characters are memorable. Each arch adds more to the world and the character have unique sometimes stories. Everything is linked together in someway. I think you guys would enjoy this if you are interested in the genre.
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Sytjen
Sytjen rated it
April 11, 2020
Status: c64
Funny and interesting, it's all about building that socialist hell :D
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